Municipal Council/Municipal Panchayat Elections-2026, District Police is fully alert and committed to ensuring peaceful, fair and impartial elections. While addressing the media, Shri Sartaaj Singh Chahal IPS, SSP Moga, stated that the Municipal Council/Municipal Panchayat Elections-2026 are scheduled to be held on 26.05.2026. In this regard, all Gazetted Officers and SHOs have been issued necessary directions to ensure transparent, fair and peaceful conduct of elections across the district.
Strict compliance of the Election Code of Conduct has been directed along with implementation of all instructions issued by the Hon’ble Election Commission. Directions have also been issued to take strict action against proclaimed offenders (POs), bail/parole jumpers and anti-social elements who may attempt to disturb the election atmosphere. A special campaign has been launched to ensure 100% execution of non-bailable warrants so that no untoward incident takes place during the elections and the entire process is completed peacefully and impartially.
Keeping in view the elections, effective nakabandi and checking are being carried out with proper deployment of police force to maintain law and order and instill confidence among the public. Flag marches are also being conducted regularly. Special 24-hour nakabandi has been established on major roads connected to the district to keep strict vigil on smuggling of illicit liquor, narcotic substances and cash. Special cordon and search operations (CASO) are also being conducted to curb criminal elements and bring them behind bars. Besides this, continuous patrolling is being carried out on link roads throughout the district.
All SHOs have been directed to maintain strict vigil on anti-social elements in their respective areas and ensure that no one is allowed to disturb peace during the elections. Security arrangements will also be ensured at gun houses, counting centres, storage centres and for election candidates. On the day of polling, no outsider will be allowed to enter the area unnecessarily and proper checking of suspicious persons and vehicles will be carried out.
SSP Moga further assured the public that District Police will leave no stone unturned in maintaining peace and law & order during the elections. Moga Police is fully committed to conducting peaceful and impartial elections. Moga Police also appealed to the general public to cooperate with the police administration in maintaining peace and harmony during the election period and immediately inform the police regarding any rumour, misinformation or unlawful activity.
District Police will also ensure that every voter is able to cast their vote freely without any fear or pressure.
